Nutrition and Diet: Food Ingredients, Labels, and More
Welcome to our nutrition and diet page, where you can learn about what you’re really eating. If you’re seeking guidance on meal planning, exploring dietary trends, or aiming to learn about nutrients in food so that you can make informed food choices, you are in the right place. We are always improving this page – so be sure to check back often.
80% of Americans Exposed to Fertility-Ruining Pesticides in Oat-Based Foods
A concerning discovery has been made regarding the presence of a chemical pesticide, chlormequat, in oat-based foods available in the U.S.
FDA: Children’s Applesauce PURPOSELY Contaminated with Heavy Metals
The FDA believes certain brands of children’s applesauce have been intentionally contaminated with heavy metals lead chromate.
Virus-Resistant GMO Pork Inches Closer to Human Consumption Amidst Consumer Uncertainty
Virus-resistant pork from genetically modified pigs could soon be served as your next meal. Are you ready for GMO bacon?
Zinc “Crucial” for Improving Blood Sugar Regulation for Diabetics
Good news for diabetics. A meta analysis suggests zinc supplementation plays a crucial role in enhancing blood sugar control.
Beans Consumption Helps Reduce Blood Pressure, Heart Disease Risk
Eating a cup of legumes a day can lower blood pressure in individuals with Type 2 diabetes, thereby reducing their risk of heart disease, according to new research published in…
PepsiCo to Release ‘Organic Gatorade,’ But What Does that Mean?
PepsiCo says it will release a line of organic Gatorade in 2016, but there is no word on exactly what that means. Can we trust PepsiCo?
Astragalus Benefits: Energizer, Immune Tonic and Potential Cancer Treatment
Preliminary research on Astragalus membranaceus, a flowering plant and one of the 50 fundamental herbs used in traditional Chinese medicine, demonstrates that the root may improve immune system function and…
Health Benefits of Cloves: The Super Antioxidant Spice for Healing
Cloves are known to be one of the most powerful antioxidant foods around. But they are much more – here are 10+ health benefits of cloves.
Study Confirms Organic Food Has LOWER Pesticide Levels than Conventional
Research has once again confirmed that eating organic foods will lower intake of toxic pesticides sprayed on our food supply.
24,000 Chemicals may be Tainting Your Bottled Water
Not only is bottled water environmentally hazardous, but research has actually found bottled water to harness thousands of health-destructive chemicals.